MCOM 210 – Intro to Public Relations
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An introduction to the field of public relations to include history, principles, ethics, responsibilities of the practitioner, and career opportunities.
MCOM 101 – Basics of Oral Communication
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
MCOM 110 – Intro to Mass Communication
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Surveys the historical development and present roles of the individual components of the mass media. Each will be examined as to its function, job opportunities and legal and ethical issues.
MCOM 110HH – Intro to Mass Communication-Honors
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description:
MCOM 321 – Broadcast Field Production/Report
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MCOM-110 MCOM-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Students learn the basics of reporting news stories, from the initial idea through the final editing process. The emphasis is on using broadcast news gathering, interviewing and reporting techniques, along with obtaining a mastery of basic video field production. Students use video camcorders, […]
MCOM 420 – Contemp Issues in Public Relations
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MCOM-210. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An in-depth examination of a contemporary public relations topic or issue.
MCOM 430 – Critical Issues in Mass Communicati
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MCOM-110 MCOM-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An in-depth examination of a critical issue in mass communication.
MCOM 451 – Media Law
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Study of defamation, right of privacy and journalistic privilege as defined by federal and state constitutions, judicial precedents, and statutory law. An exploration of the freedoms and limitations granted the U.S. press.
MCOM 221 – Intro to Broadcast Journalism
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An introduction to the basics of both television news studio and field production techniques. Emphasis will be placed on news gathering procedures including writing, editing, and putting together news stories for broadcast.
MCOM 230 – Mass Communications Practicum
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MCOM-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: This course in experiential learning may be repeated for up to three credits. It will provide students practical, real-life, hands-on experience in journalism and public relations at a supervised setting outside the classroom. Students enrolled in the course will receive credit for successfully completing […]
MCOM 301 – Reporting of Public Affairs
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take MCOM-201. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Reporting assignments of public affairs and contemporary public issues will engage the student’s research and interview skills and include visits to public agencies.